Manager, Application Engineering

Waystar; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Application Engineering to lead a talented team of engineers. In this dynamic role, you'll manage daily activities, oversee performance reviews, and ensure project success across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in .NET and SQL Server, along with a proven track record in leadership and project management. This position offers the opportunity to shape best practices and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment, making a significant impact on healthcare technology solutions. Join a forward-thinking company that values honesty, curiosity, and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Flexible benefits including health plans with HSA matching

Generous paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Education support and LinkedIn Learning access

Free mental health and family planning programs

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance and employee resource groups

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with .NET and SQL Server.
• 3+ years as a Technical Lead or Lead Engineer.
• Experience building scalable software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of the team and handle performance reviews.
• Collaborate with Business Product Owners to prioritize projects.
• Provide hands-on training and guidance across the organization.

Skills

.NET

SQL Server

Unit Testing

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

SaaS Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Manager, Application Engineering is responsible for managing a team of talented Application Engineers and QA resources focused on maximizing the potential of multiple project teams across Waystar’s organization. Our Managers are hands-on, highly technical, and proactive in ensuring project success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Manage daily activities of the team.
2. Handle People Operations responsibilities, including performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
3. Schedule projects and resources, monitor timelines, and be accountable for project outcomes.
4. Motivate and guide team members through counseling, reviews, mentoring, and team-building activities.
5. Coach high-level team members to act as force multipliers across multiple disciplines.
6. Collaborate with Business Product Owners to prioritize projects, including rapid application development and process improvements.
7. Work closely with other Managers within Technology and key stakeholders in related departments.
8. Define and refine department best practices, policies, and procedures related to quality, standards, and testing.
9. Assist technology teams in refining requests for architectural review and organizational change.
10. Maintain technical capabilities comparable to an application architect.
11. Establish and improve processes within the team and department.
12. Provide hands-on training and guidance across the organization.
13. Set priorities for Architects and facilitate organizational barriers to enable change agents.
14. Perform additional duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 7+ years of experience with .NET and SQL Server.
• 3+ years as a Technical Lead or Lead Engineer.
• Experience with Unit Testing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Experience building scalable software solutions.
• Subject Matter Expertise in at least 3 technical tracks.
• Leadership experience managing 3+ team members.
• Ability to plan and lead multi-quarter projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Prior managerial experience is preferred.
• Experience developing solutions for SaaS infrastructure is a plus.

ABOUT WAYSTAR

Waystar simplifies healthcare payments and improves revenue cycles through innovative, cloud-based technology, data, and support, trusted by over 1 million providers and numerous health systems. Our values include honesty, kindness, passion, curiosity, focus, excellence, action, and joy.

Our platform has received multiple awards, supporting over 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems, and 5,000 payers. More info at waystar.com and follow us on Twitter at @Waystar.

WAYSTAR PERKS

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Flexible benefits including health plans with HSA matching.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education support and LinkedIn Learning access.
• Free mental health and family planning programs.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Pet insurance and employee resource groups.

Waystar is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics.